24 jobs found in Blackpool

Head of Service and Operations - Interim - Outside IR353 days per week onsite (Merseyside) Investigo are partnering with a leading organisation who are currently transforming technology. They are seeking an Interim Head of IT Service and Operations to lead a team of c. 30 providing 1st & 2nd Line support as well as IT Service Management capability within an end-user organisation. This role requires someone with the gravitas to work with senior stakeholders, whilst also having the ability to shape what great service looks like, down to 1st line support. You'll bring previous experience of managing IT Teams of a similar size and composition (service management and service desk). You'll be people centric, with a keen eye for getting to the root cause of problems and spotting trends and patterns in user issues, with a strong customer focus. You'll also bring a breadth of experience across ITIL disciplines and industry good practice.This role is a 6 month contract engagement and...

AI-Native and Digital Transformation consultancy require a Lead Cloud Architect (AWS Lakehouse ) to join their data migration project for their iGaming & Sports Betting end customer. Contract details: Start Date: Ideally ASAP but by no later than Monday 29th June 2026. Determination: Outside IR35. Base: Hybrid - approximately 2 to 3 days per week on site in Warrington, Cheshire. Day Rate: £700 per day. Duration: 3 months initially with extension highly likely. Responsibilities: Conduct current state assessment — architecture, data flows, and technical debt. Identify and articulate blockers, both technical and organisational. Define and own the target architecture through to delivery. Act as the senior technical voice throughout the engagement. Bridge the domain knowledge and AWS skills gap within the client team. Challenge existing approaches where necessary and build confidence in the path forward. Criteria: Be...

Programme Manager (CRM) £600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve...

Programme Manager (CRM)£600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve...

Programme Manager (CRM) £600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to...

Programme Manager (CRM)£600 - £700 a day (Outside IR35) 6-9 Months 4 days a week Hybrid (one day a week in the North West) Currently looking for a Programme Manager to support a Programme in the final stages of build and development. It is due to be completed soon. The project is approx. 62% complete. Functional testing by the business is underway, with phases of E2E testing, cut over & business continuity planning and testing and end user training due to take place in summer. With a Go Live date scheduled for mid-October 2026. Following the launch there will be a period of hyper care and then a roadmap of development for delivery. Key deliverables for role * Rapidly develop a high level understanding of the programme to add value to the core delivery team, with a strong focus on identifying, managing, and mitigating key project risks. * Build effective working relationships with steering group and senior stakeholders to proactively surface and resolve concerns. *...

Software Test Engineer: 3 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a Software Test Engineer for a 3 month remote project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with software development team and be responsible for creating and executing test plans and test cases for software solutions, reviewing and documenting test results, and developing and maintaining automated test scripts. You will be responsible end to end testing of applications, investigating issues, reporting and tracking bugs, testing backend for message queues, whilst also providing REST API automated test. Type: 3 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Software Testing experience in Java and React Experience testing in cloud-based environments including, deployments and configuration of CI/CD pipelines for test runs. Experiences with Grafana, RabitMQ or Apache Kafka, API testing, Kubernetes and SQL databases. Please apply now to be...

Technical Architect: 4 Month Contract: Manchester/Hybrid We are seeking a contract Technical Architect for a 4 month project (Outside IR35.) You will work closely with senior stakeholders and the wider team to provide architecture design and the integration approach between front end and backend systems. You will provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and align with business objectives and technology strategy. Your role will also involve risk management, to identify potential technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure solutions are designed with security, performance, and reliability. Type: 4 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester/Hybrid Start: ASAP Skills Previous Technical Architecture experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions. Strong background in front end, middleware and backend technologies for system integration. Strong...

SAP S/4HANA Solutions Architect | Outside IR35 Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial 6 - 12 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to join a large-scale transformation programme within a complex enterprise environment. You will be responsible for leading solution design activities across the SAP landscape, ensuring architecture standards are maintained, technical risks are managed, and business requirements are translated into scalable, future-proof solutions. This role requires a strong blend of architecture leadership, stakeholder engagement, governance and SAP delivery expertise. Key Responsibilities Lead solution architecture across SAP S/4HANA programmes and strategic initiatives. Define and govern end-to-end solution designs across multiple workstreams. Establish and maintain architecture principles, standards and governance processes. Operate within...

Integration Solution Architect | Outside IR35 Duration: 6 months (Initial) Location: Manchester, Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite) Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Integration Solution Architect to support a portfolio of strategic technology initiatives. Working within the Integration Services domain, you will help shape and deliver integration solutions across a growing portfolio of projects. The organisation has recently introduced a new integration platform, with a pipeline of existing integrations to be migrated from MuleSoft, alongside a growing portfolio of projects requiring new integration capabilities. You will work closely with project teams, as well as Engineering and Infrastructure teams, to define and design integration solutions and supporting architecture. This includes producing high-quality design documentation and presenting solutions through governance forums, including Technical Design Authority (TDA). Outcome Ensure scalable,...

SAP S/4HANA Architect | £700/day | Outside IR35 | Manchester (Hybrid) A major enterprise organisation is embarking on a greenfield SAP S/4HANA transformation programme and is looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Architect to join at programme inception. This is a high-impact, senior role working at the heart of a complex, multi-workstream implementation you'll be shaping the architectural direction of the programme from day one. 3 days per week onsite in Manchester, 2 days remote. Outside IR35. Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical best practices Lead architectural decision-making across core S/4HANA modules, integration layers, and BTP components Design and oversee SAP BTP integration and extension architecture, including connectivity to third-party and Legacy systems Manage and govern the System Integrator (SI), ensuring deliverables meet agreed...

Interim Director of Data Manchester (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite) Interim Contract (Minimum 9 Months) Outside IR35 - Up to £850/day We are supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant data and technology transformation and are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Data to lead a critical data function. This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly into the CTO, with responsibility for defining strategy, improving execution, and establishing the foundations for long-term success. The organisation has invested heavily in modern data capabilities across analytics, operational intelligence and AI-enabled decision making. The successful individual will play a key role in turning that investment into measurable business outcomes. The Opportunity You will take ownership of an established but underperforming data function, quickly assessing the current landscape, identifying priorities and building a clear roadmap for...

CNAPP Engineer/Architect (Wiz, Tenable, Security) - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform Engineer/Architect needed for an initial 3-6-month engagement with our Consultancy client in in the North of England, though the role can be worked fully remotely. The right candidate must have experience in CNAPP, Cloud, Cyber Security and demonstrable experience as a Cyber Security & Cloud Engineer and/or Architect. The role is Outside IR35 and fully remote , though there may be the occasional workshop in Edinburgh or the North of England. Our client is providing Security Consultancy services to their Financial Services end-client who have recently undertaken a vulnerability assessment and exposure management exercise, identifying security weaknesses across their IT, Cloud and Infrastructure estate. The successful candidate will engage to help them guide and navigate through the resultant vulnerability backlog, prioritising and addressing issues by engaging with the...

BRAND NEW CONTRACT - Principal AWS Data Engineer - Fully Remote - up to £750 p/d - Outside IR35 Day Rate. This is a 6-week contract to support an AI/ML startup that is at the pre-seed stage on a go-live project. There is also room for extension. They are looking for someone who has worked in fast-paced environments, such as gambling etc or start-up environments. A lot of the work is going to be a mix of hands-on and reviewing architecture. For this contract, you will need experiance with Amazon Web Services (predominantly EKS, S3, RedShift) Kafka Flink (Or equivalent) Python or Java Strong architecture experience Real-time data pipelines at scale Testing pipelines Desirable: AI/ML work CI/CD They are also looking for this person to start immediately. They can move very quickly, and the interview process is only a one-stage process.

Interim Director of Data Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Interim Contract (Minimum 9 Months) Outside IR35 – Up to £850/day We are supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant data and technology transformation and are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Data to lead a critical data function. This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly into the CTO, with responsibility for defining strategy, improving execution, and establishing the foundations for long-term success. The organisation has invested heavily in modern data capabilities across analytics, operational intelligence and AI-enabled decision making. The successful individual will play a key role in turning that investment into measurable business outcomes. The Opportunity You will take ownership of an established but underperforming data function, quickly assessing the current landscape, identifying priorities and building a clear roadmap for delivery. You...

Interim Director of Data Manchester (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Interim Contract (Minimum 9 Months) Outside IR35 – Up to £850/day We are supporting a major organisation undergoing a significant data and technology transformation and are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Data to lead a critical data function. This is a highly visible leadership position reporting directly into the CTO, with responsibility for defining strategy, improving execution, and establishing the foundations for long-term success. The organisation has invested heavily in modern data capabilities across analytics, operational intelligence and AI-enabled decision making. The successful individual will play a key role in turning that investment into measurable business outcomes.   The Opportunity   You will take ownership of an established but underperforming data function, quickly assessing the current landscape, identifying priorities and building a clear roadmap for delivery. You will be...

Technology Transformation Director (Target Operating Model) • Rate: Outside IR35 – reflective of seniority and strategic scope • Duration: 12-month contract • Location: Hybrid (London / City) Overview A leading consulting organisation is seeking an accomplished Technology Transformation Director to lead a major Target Operating Model (TOM) transformation within a complex enterprise environment. This is a high-profile engagement focused on redefining the structure, governance, capabilities, and operating model of a large-scale technology function. The role will be accountable for defining the future-state operating model and leading the end-to-end transformation agenda required to enable sustainable, enterprise-wide change. The successful individual will bring a blend of strategic operating model expertise and hands-on transformation leadership, operating confidently at executive and board level while maintaining control of delivery execution. This opportunity is suited to a...

£700 per day, Outside IR35 Immediate Start - ASAP 3 months with potential to extend Remote - may require occasional travel to client offices (Stevenage) My client is looking for a Salesforce Architect with strong, hands-on Jitterbit experience to join their team on an integration-focused engagement, working closely with the CTO, non-technical programme/platform leads, and delivery architects and engineers to build trust and drive momentum across the organisation. Key scope and expectations Act as technical lead and integration technical SME across an integration platform RFI/RFP, assessing options and fit with organisational needs A deep and proven track record of advising and agreeing strategy, options and roadmap with C-Suite stakeholders, having built strong trust-based relationships with multiple technical and non-technical C-Suite stakeholders Facilitate and produce agreed enterprise and platform architecture artefacts (e.g. platform models, capability mappings,...

Senior AI Engineer – Agentic Platforms/£800–900/day/Outside IR35 Remote (UK)/6 months AWS/.Net/React We’re partnering with a market leader as they build out a next-generation AI platform at the core of their product suite. They’re looking for two Senior AI Engineers to design and deliver production-grade, agentic systems, this is not research or proof-of-concept work. You’ll be building scalable, real-world AI solutions embedded directly into a live platform. The focus is on developing intelligent, self-learning workflows, multi-agent systems, and AI-driven automation to support professionals in managing leads, workflows, and customer interactions. You’ll work closely with Product, Architecture, and Data teams to shape and deliver the underlying platform, with a strong emphasis on engineering quality, scalability, and commercial impact. - Key responsibilities: - Designing and building agentic architectures and multi-agent workflows - Developing AI-driven...

Opportunity for a Senior Product Engineer to work remotely for a UK based AI scale-up on an initial 6-month contract outside IR35. You'd join a product-focused engineering culture and would be part of an autonomous team responsible for building cloud-native, event-driven systems from 0-1 in a collaborative DevOps environment. Required experience: Clear end-to-end ownership (discovery → delivery → validation) Strong product thinking (customer value, not just implementation) Evidence of iterative delivery (MVPs, feedback loops, prioritisation) Ability to work with ambiguity and challenge requirements Tech: Python, TypeScript FastAPI, Django, Vue MongoDB, PostgreSQL Kubernetes GCP In return they're offering an initial 6-month contract outside IR35 paying up to £700/day. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.